Professional Tiler in Sri Lanka
Tiler in Sri Lanka – tile installation for floors, walls, and backsplashes.
Floor tiling in Sri Lanka costs about Rs 180 to Rs 380 per square foot for labour only, or Rs 600 to Rs 1,200 per square foot including standard tiles. Wall tiling in a bathroom or kitchen runs Rs 250 to Rs 480 per square foot for labour.
Two things push the price up: tile size and substrate. Large-format 600 x 1200 tiles and polished porcelain need a flatter bed, more care and often two people to lay, so labour rises. Lifting old tiles and levelling the screed underneath adds Rs 90 to Rs 200 per square foot and is the step homeowners most often forget to price.
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Tiling rates per square foot
Floor, wall and granite work, labour only against supplied.
Bathroom tiling budgets
What a full bathroom comes to including materials.
Preparation and removal
Lifting old tiles, levelling screed and why it matters.
Choosing tile size
Why large formats and porcelain raise the labour rate.
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Indicative 2026 rates for Colombo and the suburbs, based on Snapwerks quotes and published Sri Lankan market data. Outstation districts usually run 10-20% lower on labour. Expect the top of each range during the Avurudu rush in March and April and at the start of the monsoon. Always get the scope and the price in writing before work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How much does floor tiling cost per square foot in Sri Lanka?
Labour only costs about Rs 180 to Rs 380 per square foot. Including standard ceramic or vitrified tiles, budget Rs 600 to Rs 1,200 per square foot. Large-format and polished porcelain tiles cost more to lay because they need a flatter bed and two people to handle.
2. What does it cost to tile a bathroom in Sri Lanka?
Tiling a standard bathroom, floor and walls, costs roughly Rs 55,000 to Rs 160,000 including tiles, adhesive and grout. The range reflects bathroom size, tile grade and whether the old tiles have to be removed and the screed relevelled first.
3. Does the tiler include adhesive, grout and skirting?
Ask, because it varies. A labour-only rate normally excludes tiles, adhesive, grout, spacers and skirting. Tile adhesive costs noticeably more than the older sand-cement bed but performs far better on porcelain and large formats, so confirm which method is quoted.
4. How much to remove old tiles before retiling?
Removing old tiles and preparing the screed costs about Rs 90 to Rs 200 per square foot, plus debris removal. Skipping it and tiling over the old floor raises the finished level, which then affects door clearances and thresholds, so it is rarely worth the saving.
5. How long does tiling take?
A skilled tiler lays roughly 100 to 200 square feet of standard floor tile per day, less for large-format or patterned work. Allow at least 24 hours before walking on it and two to three days before heavy use or grouting-sensitive work in a wet area.
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